Jimmer Fredette launches a three-pointer over New York’s Carmelo Anthony. Fredette played a season-high 27 minutes.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) uses a screen by teammate Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) in the third quarter on Monday night, February 3, 2014 NBA game between the Sacramento King and Chicago Bulls, at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.
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Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone pats Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) on the chest after exiting in the fourth quarter on Monday night, February 3, 2014 NBA game between the Sacramento King and Chicago Bulls, at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) hits the court after a shot at the buzzard to end the first half in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Sleep Train Arena Sunday January 12, 2014 in Sacramento, Calif.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) is congratulated by Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone after his three-pointer in the first half in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Sleep Train Arena Sunday January 12, 2014 in Sacramento, Calif.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Sergey Karasev (10) in the second half in a game at Sleep Train Arena Sunday January 12, 2014 in Sacramento, Calif.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) scores his second three point shot over Orlando Magic point guard E'Twaun Moore (55) in the second quarter on Friday night, January 10, 2014 between the Sacramento Kings and Orlando Magic at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) waits on sidelines to enter the court against the Dallas Mavericks in a game at Sleep Train Arena Monday December 9, 2013 in Sacramento, Calif.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) celebrates a three point basket by teammate Jimmer Fredette (7) against the Phoenix Suns during their 107-104 victory at Sleep Train Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 in Sacramento, Calif.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) attempts to block a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013.
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Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) enters the arena before the start of the Kings game at Sleep Train Arena on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Sacramento, Calif.
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Kings draft pick Jimmer Fredette, and Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie at the news conference at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento. June 25, 2011
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) scores two of his 10 points against the Boston Celtics during their game at Sleep Train Arena on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif..
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Jimmer Fredette of the Sacramento Kings celebrates a three point basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half of their game on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif..
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) throws ball to teammate after a scramble on the floor with Brooklyn Nets small forward Jerry Stackhouse (42) in the first half on November 18, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif.
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Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) greets fans during the Kings game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento.
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The Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart yells out orders to Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette (7) as defends against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, October, 15, 2012 during their pre-season game at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, CA.
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Jimmer Fredette is interviewed by members of the media during Sacramento Kings Media Day on Monday, October 1, 2012.
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The Sacramento Kings Jimmer Fredette (7) holds his knee after he collided against a Toronto Raptors player at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 during their NBA Summer League game.
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The Sacramento Kings Jimmer Fredette (7) makes two of his game high 30 points against the Houston Rockets at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Monday, July 16, 2012.
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The Sacramento Kings Jimmer Fredette (7) makes two of his game high 30 points against the Houston Rockets at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Monday, July 16, 2012.
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Kings guard Jimmer Fredette grimaces after missing a three point shot, and hustling back to play defense in the 4th quarter of the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets basketball game on Sunday night at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, California. 20120408
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Jimmer Fredette, (7) of the Sacramento Kings makes a pass under the basket against the New Orleans Hornets Jarrett Jack, (2) at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, Calif. on March 6, 2012.
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Tyler Honeycutt, Jimmer Fredette and Isaiah Thomas show off their jerseys with Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie during a rally at Arden Fair mall.
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Here are a few final thoughts on Jimmer Fredette, soon to be a former member of the Kings organization:

* I understand why he pursued a buyout. The backup guard was in the midst of his best season (47.5 percent from the field, 49.3 from three-point range), but averaging only 11 minutes, down from 18 minutes during his rookie 2011-12 year. Then there was the matter of being on a roster overloaded with undersized guards.

* Time, place, circumstances matter. While his trade value was minimal before the Feb. 20 deadline, in the right situation, and when utilized in catch-and-shoot situations and not asked to handle the ball against pressure, he can help a team. The Kings’ overdribbling disease - pound, pound, pound - was contagious, but those shooting percentages shouldn’t be ignored.

* His size - 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds - was problematic. But Steve Kerr and John Paxson, among others of similar physical stature, enjoyed long careers and made a nice living shooting open jumpers. Imagine if he had received consistent playing time? Or played on a team with ball movers? I still think he can be an effective off-bench contributor ... somewhere out there.

* For all the criticism about his defense, he was a more physical defender this season.

* Finally, both Fredette and the recently-traded Marcus Thornton are class acts. Hope things work out for both of them.

About This Blog

Ailene Voisin, who has been with The Sacramento Bee since 1997, writes columns on a variety of sports, from the NBA, NFL and baseball to local high schools. Voisin previously worked for the San Diego Union, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner and Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has been a beat writer covering the Dodgers, Angels and Clippers. Contact her at avoisin@sacbee.com or 916-321-1208. Twitter: @ailene_voisin.